How To Fix /UI2/BASIS_UTIL104 - Path prefix should be empty for Fiori Launchpad for system alias &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI2/BASIS_UTIL -

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Path prefix should be empty for Fiori Launchpad for system alias &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI2/BASIS_UTIL104 - Path prefix should be empty for Fiori Launchpad for system alias &1 ?

  The SAP error message /UI2/BASIS_UTIL104 Path prefix should be empty for Fiori Launchpad for system alias &1 typically indicates a configuration issue related to the Fiori Launchpad setup. This error occurs when the system alias defined for a particular backend system has a path prefix that is not empty, which is not allowed for Fiori Launchpad configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The system alias for the backend system in the Fiori Launchpad configuration has a path prefix set, which should be empty.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it might have retained an incorrect path prefix.
  Manual Entry Errors: During the manual setup of the system alias, an incorrect path prefix may have been entered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and correct the configuration of the system alias in the Fiori Launchpad settings:
  
  
  Access the Fiori Launchpad Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and navigate to the transaction code LPD_CUST or use the Fiori Launchpad Designer.
  
  
  
  Check System Alias:
  
  Look for the system alias that is causing the issue (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Verify the settings for the system alias.
  
  
  
  Edit Path Prefix:
  
  Ensure that the path prefix for the system alias is set to empty. If there is any value present, remove it.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the configuration.
  
  
  
  Clear Cache:
  
  Clear the cache of the Fiori Launchpad to ensure that the changes take effect. You can do this by using the transaction code /UI2/FLP and selecting the option to clear the cache.
  
  
  
  Test the Launchpad:
  
  After making the changes and clearing the cache, test the Fiori Launchpad to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiori Launchpad: The Fiori Launchpad is a web-based interface that provides a single point of access to all Fiori applications and other applications.
  System Alias: A system alias is a logical name that represents a backend system in the Fiori Launchpad configuration. It is used to route requests to the appropriate backend system.
  Path Prefix: The path prefix is used to define a specific path for routing requests. In the context of Fiori Launchpad, it should be empty for system aliases.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider checking the SAP Notes or reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.